Sustainability is driving our business
Energy has become one of the defining issues of the 21st century. Greenhouse gas emissions from energy use are causing global warming and climate change. Global energy consumption, combined with the tightening of supplies of gas and oil, are leading to rising energy prices.
Knauf Insulation is in a strong position to have a positive impact on these global issues through both our product range and our approach. Our range of insulation offers the easiest and most cost effective method of saving energy in buildings.
Global sustainability – a major challenge
We need to dramatically reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. Burning billions in heating and cooling buildings is simply a waste. Oil and gas supplies are shrinking. Delivering local high quality jobs is a major task for all economies.
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Buildings play a critical role
40 % is the amount of Europe’s total energy consumption that is used by buildings. Half of this energy use could be saved through simple measures such as insulation.
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Europe calls for change
Thanks to the EPBD recast that took place in November 2009, all new builds across the entire EU will need to be ‘nearly’ zero-energy by 2020.
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It’s time to save energy
Our mission: we will become the world leader in energy efficient systems for buildings.
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